December is often sold to us as a time of joy, connection and celebration - and it can be. I’m also realistic about the diary overload, deadlines and family dynamics that can leave your nervous system quietly waving a white flag. In that mix, calm can feel like a nice idea reserved for other people. Yet you have more influence than you think.

After a year of travel, Susan reflects on the topic of leadership voice across cultures and explores some of the universally shared voice behaviours and challenges.

Making business voice coaching accessible to young people not only benefits them, it makes eminent commercial sense...

Frequent Flyer? If your job depends on your voice - to lead, influence, persuade, and inspire, you can’t afford to let long-haul travel compromise how you sound.

Inspired by artist Pan Jianfeng, here's how you can Make Your Mark through presence, not performance in the workplace.

AI is changing the way businesses operate faster than ever. But even in this tech-driven world, one thing AI can’t replace is the human touch...

Looking to improve your own and others’ communication skills in the workplace? Then business voice coaching might be just what you need...

In this post I'll explore why idea ownership matters, why credit stealing is on the rise (with AI playing a role), and share a simple three-step method to handle it professionally. By the end, you’ll be ready to own your ideas and help create a fairer, more innovative workplace.

Coaching neurodiverse individuals and teams for more productive, judgement-free conversations at work. With the right support, neurodiverse employees can bring incredible creativity, focus, and attention to detail, driving innovation and boosting your bottom line.

Susan Room shares the legacy of her mother's voice and how it helped to build the foundation for her own confidence.

The words Make Your Mark inspire and drive me daily. But what does Make Your Mark actually mean and how can you apply it to your life?

Susan Room Voice and Executive Coach shares 14 reasons to fall in love with coaching this Valentines Day.

Your voice pitch is one of the most powerful tools you have in business communication - and it’s often overlooked. Here's why it matters...

What is Mansplaining? How do you recognise it, how can you avoid doing it yourself and how do you deal with 'mansplainers' constructively?

The question of whether women are unelectable remains a contentious issue in political and professional arenas...

Learn what the "Double Bind" is and how you can develop a communication style to handle it.

Find Your Inner Coach: Tackling a Tough HR Job Market Without Getting Desperate

What is vocal branding and why does it matter? Learn how a strong vocal brand is crucial at both a personal and an organisational level.

The sound of a politician's voice can significantly impact how we vote. Here's how to prevent vocal bias influencing your vote.

Learning to listen to our inner voice more rationally and with curiosity (instead of allowing it to hold us back) can be transformative.

Take a first step to tackling your inner critic, that negative voice that loves to bring you down when you're trying to stand tall.

By developing your vocal and executive presence, you can become a more effective leader and foster psychological safety in your team.

Understanding and harnessing the power of the vagus nerve can lead to improved emotional and vocal control, even in stressful situations.

Four colleagues from Baillie Gifford reflect on their key learnings from my Make Your Mark group coaching programme.